Library
6 messages
1h 12mSantosh Poonen · Nov 3
1h 20mSantosh Poonen · Nov 14
57mSantosh Poonen · Nov 14
1h 12mSantosh Poonen · Nov 11
1h 13mSantosh Poonen · Nov 16
1h 15mSantosh Poonen · Nov 11
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Santosh Poonen · holiness
1h 12mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 3, 2024 · 1h 12m
The speaker argues that truly understanding God's holiness, as seen by Isaiah, leads to a profound sense of personal unholiness and sin. He warns against treating the concept of God's holiness lightly, suggesting that such teachings must lead to genuine life change rather than mere emotional singing. The ultimate goal is perfecting holiness through the fear of God.
1h 20mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2022 · 1h 20m
The message emphasizes that believers must strive to be 'vessels of honor' by cleansing themselves from all impurity, as taught in 2 Timothy 2:20-21. Drawing parallels from scripture (Elisha purifying water with salt), the core teaching is that God requires a complete new creation, not merely remodeling of an old life. True transformation means embracing the reality that 'if anyone is in Christ, the old has passed away.'
57mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 14, 2021 · 57m
The central message is how believers can know they are drawing closer to God's presence, which is characterized by a fullness of joy. The speaker uses analogies like decreasing mileage markers and the smell of barbecue to illustrate spiritual progress, urging listeners to check their lives for sustained joy rather than merely feeling an atmosphere of religious fervor. True closeness to Jesus leads to genuine, abiding joy.
1h 12mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2019 · 1h 12m
The speaker warns that as the end times approach, deception will increase from both Satan and even God Himself. He emphasizes that those who fail to love the truth for salvation will fall for these deceptions. The core message is a call to maintain a deep reverence for God's Word, ensuring one remains committed to the truth rather than being swayed by comfortable falsehoods.
1h 13mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
transcribingSantosh Poonen · Nov 16, 2016 · 1h 13m
This message focuses on the concept of 'Perfect Rest,' drawing from the context of pressing on to perfection. The core teaching encourages believers to press forward in their walk with Christ, emphasizing a goal of spiritual maturity and rest found in Him.
1h 15mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Santosh Poonen · Nov 11, 2014 · 1h 15m
The central message is that true Christian life involves making Jesus preeminent in everything, which means presenting one's entire body as a living and holy sacrifice to God. While victory over sin is possible through grace, believers still live in temptation, requiring constant surrender. This worship is not limited to Sunday services but should be a continuous lifestyle of devotion.